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ARCHEOLOGY TOUR (Full Day Private Tour)

4.9 · 58 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Azores Operated by Azores Expeditions Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
6h–9h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 13 pickup points
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore structures at several points of the island on a private tour for your party focused on archaeology, with short hikes and an end time you can choose.

A guide and hotel transfers by air-conditioned minivan are included; moderate fitness is required and meals are extra. 4.86 from 58 reviews at €201 per person for 6h–9h.

In our comparison: #25 of 25 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €201 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Algar do Carvão and gruta do Natal

Children from €80 (ages 3 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 30 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
58 ratings
Tripadvisor 37 · Viator 21

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 56 of 58

Star breakdown of all 58 ratings

5 stars
56 · 97%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
2 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the personal guiding, site access and photos; some dispute the evidence behind the archaeological claims.

Praised

  • Friendly, enthusiastic guiding and engaging stories about the island
  • Access to sites visitors say they could not find or enter independently
  • Photos taken by the guide and practical photography tips
  • Flexible itineraries adapted to interests and family needs
  • Local lunch stops praised for the food

Complaints

  • Some find the early history claims convincing, while others say they lack archaeological evidence

Written by Guidekin from the 51 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 June 2019 to 10 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 7 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled through January 2030 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 13 pickup points (13 pickup points listed by the operator, 11 of them hotels)
Operator
Azores Expeditions; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €80 ages 3 to 11

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, passport details, arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Private Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #25 of 25€2016h–9h4.86 (58)private
Private Terceira Island Full Day Tour€1507h5.0 (257)private
BEST VIEW TOUR(Full Day Private Tour)€1906h5.0 (107)private
UNDERGROUNDTOUR (Full Day Private Tour)€1806h5.0 (55)private

Ranked #25 of 25 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €70 to €300, median €150; typical length 6h. 25 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 25 Private Tours

From €201 per adult